Throw Your Heart Over The Fence

I have the hardest time finding blouses I like; bottoms are ok, dresses are easy, but tops are a real struggle. This one by Topshop is far from perfect, but I do love how lightweight the fabric is and the pretty scalloped edges. It will layer sweetly under my dresses and give me that schoolgirl vibe I have yet to tire of. Ironically, I did attend a private school for one year of my pre-college education and have a uniform--I didn't enjoy it then. Our uniform had zero flexibility; ensembles were dictated down to our socks and there were even prohibitions on hair cuts, color, and piercings. My parents are still amused that I occasionally dress like a schoolgirl now when they recall how much I hated it then.

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I like the scalloping of the blouse as well, but I think the bodice portion is fairly shapeless, especially for your frame. It does strike me as very girl scout-y, but if that's what you're going for, woo hoo!

I love your shoes, very pretty! I spent seven years in a school with a heavy woolen green uniform and rules about the color of your school bag and hair. Also we got all jewellery confiscated and were not allowed any piercings, visible tattoos or nail varnish! :) I guess I got used to it!

I have to agree; I am practically always wearing a skirt or dress, those I find easily. I like various fits, lengths etc. But to match or layer a top is so much more difficult! When I'm shopping I almost have to make myself look for tops; I know it is so much more difficult but I also know I will have nothing to wear my skirts with if I don't at least sometimes attempt.

You for one have been an inspiration for remixing dresses as tops. I've found this tremendously useful and has broadened my wardrobe so much. It also means that when I am buying a dress, one of my thoughts is, whether I could I wear it as a top. Thank you for documenting your stylistic creativity!

I totally agree with the top-finding problem. Probably why I own so many dresses! (And have even given up on finding any nice blouses for summer--am in the southern hemisphere). Love your sandals, they look super comfy.

I had to wear uniform in high school as well!...all four years. Technically, it was more of a dress code and definitely had a little more flexibility than some school uniforms. Yet, people still broke them anyways. For example, I dyed my hair in two colors...just for rebellion...and uh, got sent home when I wouldn't change it right away. Such a bad girl back then. haha